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Rufinamide, Serum or Plasma
2003176
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Ordering Recommendation
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Mnemonic
RUFIN SP
Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw - At steady state concentration.
Collect
Plain Red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
| Therapeutic Range | 5-30 µg/mL |
| Dose-related range (values at dosages of 800-7200 mg/day) |
3-30 µg/mL |
| Toxic | Not well established |
Interpretive Data
Adverse effects may include somnolence, vomiting, headache and fatigue.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
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Hotline History
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Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
80339 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2003177 | Rufinamide, Serum or Plasma | 59323-6 |
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Aliases
- Banzel
- banzel blood level
- rufinamide blood level
Rufinamide, Serum or Plasma
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